New Mexico Political Report · Oct 8, 2026

Heinrich-backed permitting reform bill unites Big Oil, clean energy and labor for major overhaul to speed up federal projects

A bipartisan permitting reform bill co-led by U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., is drawing broad support from labor unions, energy producers, environmental and policy nonprofits, business organizations, and state and local government groups as it seeks to speed federal approval of energy and infrastructure projects while maintaining environmental safeguards.